Say Goodnight And Goodbye To Insomnia

By Author: Thomas Strickland
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Believe it or not, but America is not only the richest country in the world, but it is also the most sleepless. Research shows us that America leads the world in terms of insomnia statistics, with insomnia effecting more than 58% of American adults. Among this group of 58%, 93% report that insomnia directly effects their work performance and quality of life. This leads to a cost to America of millions of dollars a year in work loss, days missed, and poor work performance as a result of insomnia. That's the bad news. The good news? Insomnia is also one of the most treatable disorders out there, and as soon as you find the treatment that will work best for you, the sooner you will be fast asleep. Read this article to find out tips and tricks on falling asleep, and insomnia treatments that will give you more than peace of mind.
Lifestyle changes will be among the first suggestions your doctor offers should you decide to take your insomnia to the doctor. These are easy enough tweaks and changes that you can make in your everyday to prepare your mind and body for falling asleep at night. You want to avoid eating before ...
... you go to bed, this is not just a myth that it will keep you awake. Food intake means calorie intake which means increased energy in your body, not exactly conducive to falling asleep well. For the same reasons, you want to avoid stimulant use such as alcohol or caffeine before bedtime, and perhaps even avoid caffeine after your lunch time hours. Changing your bed time routine such as taking a warm soothing bath before bed, and ensuring a calm relaxing atmosphere in your good night ritual will also be very effective in treating your sleep problems. All of these little changes may seem minor to you, but put together, and you may find sleep comes easier than you think.
Prescription sedatives such as Valium, or any medication that falls into the benzodiazepine category will also help you fall asleep. These can be very effective on your insomnia, particularly if you have a serious case of it. The thing you want to watch out for in terms of sedatives is their side effects. Some will work very well for initiation of sleep, but many people report groggy wake ups. These products also carry a high factor of dependence, so trading insomnia for addiction may be an issue if you rely on sedatives for sleep aids. If you think prescription treatment would be the best solution for your insomnia, talk to your doctor also about Ambien. Ambien is classed as a sedative as well, and also can be addictive, but carries with it much fewer side effects than medication like Valium.
Insomnia is a problem that effects millions of Americans, and you should not worry about needing help. The sooner you get help, the sooner you get some sleep. The last thing you want is your short term insomnia to become a large problem, so talk to your doctor today!